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Modes of Transportation for Cargo and Freight

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What is one of the reasons for the increased demand for transport?

Life-cycle perspective on batteries

Consolidation and shared assets (correct)

Particles and congestion

Unmanned receptions

What does intermodal transportation refer to?

Combining different transport modes like rail, truck, ship, and air in one journey (correct)

Charging infrastructure and grid capacity

Utilizing renewable electricity globally

Using BEV trucks and warehouse electrification

What is an important step besides electrification in the context of transport solutions?

Customer service as a mean for high competitiveness

Particles and congestion

Increasing utilization of BEV trucks

Renewable electricity globally (correct)

What does high customer service mean for transport companies according to the text?

A means to achieve high competitiveness Signup and view all the answers

Which factor highlights the need for optimization in the distribution system?

20% empty running Signup and view all the answers

What type of vessels fall under the category of general cargo ships?

Container ships Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transport is known for having the fastest transit times but also the highest rates?

Air transport Signup and view all the answers

What type of products are suitable for airfreight based on the text provided?

Perishable goods Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major challenges mentioned in future transport solutions?

CO2 emissions Signup and view all the answers

What are some alternatives mentioned in the text to reduce CO2 emissions in road transportation?

Shift to biofuels Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration when seeking goods suitable for air transport according to the text?

Goods with a high value to weight ratio Signup and view all the answers

What are the at least 5 data domains mentioned in the text?

Vehicle, driver, cargo, company, infrastructure/facility Signup and view all the answers

Which type of supply model is characterized by standardized services with high volume?

Traditional supply Signup and view all the answers

In the context of transportation systems, what does 'access management' refer to?

Managing actors' access to resources for specific activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the 'old world' and the 'new world' in transportation?

Physical-first vs. digital-first approach Signup and view all the answers

Which type of supply model is characterized by a large variety of services, each with a small volume?

Shared supply Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as being more of an 'engineering' problem rather than an 'innovation' problem?

High-density electric freight Signup and view all the answers